Been reading posts for awhile and thought this was as good a time as any to join in the fun. Walton was one of the greatest college players of all time. In NCCA championship game against Memphis State he made 21 of 22 shots and grabbed, I believe over 20 rebounds. While he was outstanding in College his pro career (initially with Portland) was looking to be outstanding as well but was significantly shortened due to continuing injury problems. He was a very good defensive player and rebounder that could run the floor and pass like a guard. I do not think that a comparison of Hawes to Walton would be very fair to either. I do however hope that if Hawes ever decides to join the world of broadcasting after his Bball career is complete that he not try to emulate Walton's one of a kind irritating style. Just an opinion, of course.